Bhadawan - Ajra, Kolhapur

Bhadawan is a village situated in the Ajra tehsil of Kolhapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ajra and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Kolhapur. Bhadvan serves as the Village Panchayat for Bhadawan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhadawan is 567885. The village covers a total geographical area of 714 hectares and falls under the 416505 pincode. Gadhinglaj is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Bhadawan village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kagal Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kolhapur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bhadawan

According to the 2011 Census, Bhadawan village had a total population of 3,107 people, including 1,404 males and 1,703 females, living in 860 households. The sex ratio was 1,213 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.10%, with male literacy at 79.15% and female literacy at 61.02%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 128, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 8.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Bhadawan

Bhadawan is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Bhadawan

Public transport in the Bhadawan is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Belgaum, while the nearest airport is Belgaum Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gadhinglaj to Bhadawan is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolhapur to Bhadawan is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhadawan

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Bhadawan village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Bhadawan

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Bhadawan village are given below:

FAQs about Bhadawan